How to Make Garlic Butter Croutons at Home

Garlic butter croutons are a crunchy and flavorful addition to soups, salads, and casseroles. Here's a simple recipe for making them at home:

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cubed bread (day-old bread works best)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried parsley, and dried thyme.
3. Place the cubed bread in a large bowl.
4. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the bread cubes and toss to coat evenly.
5. Spread the bread cubes out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the croutons are golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your homemade garlic butter croutons as a crunchy topping for soups, salads, or casseroles!